For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,732 students in Susquehanna County, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 78 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Susquehanna County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Susquehanna County, PA are Choconut Valley Elementary School, Blue Ridge High School and Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Susquehanna County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Susquehanna County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Susquehanna County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Choconut Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4458 Stanley Lake Road
Friendsville, PA 18818
(570) 278-7300
Friendsville, PA 18818
(570) 278-7300
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3144
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3144
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11749 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8512
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8512
Grades: 7-12
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Lathrop Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Lathrop St
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-0310
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-0310
Grades: K-6
| 398 students
Rank: #55.
Forest City Regional High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Susquehanna St
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2420
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2420
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3141
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3141
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #77.
Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Meteor Way
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-3731
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-3731
Grades: 7-12
| 565 students
Rank: #88.
Elk Lake Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Grades: K-6
| 558 students
Rank: #99.
Susquehanna Community Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3192 Turnpike St
Susquehanna, PA 18847
(570) 853-4921
Susquehanna, PA 18847
(570) 853-4921
Grades: PK-6
| 464 students
Rank: #1010.
Forest City Regional Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Susquehanna Street
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2410
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2410
Grades: PK-6
| 423 students
Rank: #1111.
Blue Ridge MiddleSchool
(Math: 19% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3177
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3177
Grades: 6-8
| 233 students
Rank: #1212.
Susquehanna County Ctc
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-9229
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-9229
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #1313.
Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Grades: 7-12
| 532 students
Rank: #1414.
Susquehanna Community Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3192 Turnpike St
Susquehanna, PA 18847
(570) 853-4921
Susquehanna, PA 18847
(570) 853-4921
Grades: 7-12
| 324 students
Rank: #1515.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11748 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8435
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8435
Grades: K-6
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Susquehanna County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Susquehanna County, PA include Choconut Valley Elementary School, Blue Ridge High School and Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Susquehanna County, PA?
15 public schools are located in Susquehanna County, PA.
What percentage of students in Susquehanna County, PA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Susquehanna County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Susquehanna County, PA?
Susquehanna County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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